Selecting Shift Ranges In The D Position - Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

182
4-2. Driving procedures

Selecting shift ranges in the D position

To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the "-" or "+" pad-
dle shift switch.
When the "-" paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be down-
shifted to a range that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driv-
ing conditions. When the "+" paddle shift switch is operated, the shift
range will be one gear upper than the gear in use during normal D posi-
tion driving.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, preventing
unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to
be selected.
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
6-speed models:
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D6, will be displayed in the meter.
8-speed models:
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D8, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving,
the "+" paddle shift switch must be
held down for a period of time.
Shift ranges and their functions
■
Meter display
6-speed models
D2 - D6
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)
8-speed models
A gear in the range between 1 and the
selected gear is automatically chosen
D2 - D8
depending on vehicle speed and driving
D1
Function
conditions
Setting the gear at 1